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Iranians confront a post-Khamenei reality with relief, disbelief and anxiety

International

Iran Beyond Khamenei: A Nation’s Complex Emotions

Joseph Halloway

For the first time in decades, Iranians awoke to a nation no longer led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after coordinated US-Israeli strikes claimed his life, leaving the country facing a…

Why are memory innovations like HBM critical for AI performance?

International

Why the Chip Race Dominates Global Discussion

Joseph Halloway

The term "chip race" evokes a worldwide push to secure dominance in semiconductor design, manufacturing, equipment and supply-chain control, with chips serving as the core technology behind smartphones, data centers,…

What influence operations are and how to spot them

International

Detecting Influence Operations: A Comprehensive Guide

Joseph Halloway

Influence operations are organized attempts to steer the perceptions, emotions, choices, or behaviors of a chosen audience. They blend crafted messaging, social manipulation, and sometimes technical tools to alter how…

The dilemmas of content moderation online

International

Free Speech vs. Safety: The Content Moderation Battle

Joseph Halloway

Online content moderation sits at the intersection of technology, law, business incentives, and human values. Platforms must balance the protection of users from harm with respect for free expression, operate…

How cities prepare for more intense heat waves

International

Cities Adapt to Stronger Heatwaves

Joseph Halloway

Cities around the world face more frequent, longer and hotter heat waves as climate change continues to raise average temperatures and amplify extremes. Urban areas are especially vulnerable because the…

Why power grids are a bottleneck for clean energy

International

Clean Energy’s Grid Problem

Joseph Halloway

The move toward low‑carbon electricity depends on grids being able to transfer, regulate, and oversee far greater and more unpredictable energy volumes than they were originally designed to handle, and…

How a distant conflict can raise the price of everyday goods

International

From Conflict Zones to Your Grocery Bill: A Price Analysis

Joseph Halloway

A war or political conflict thousands of miles away can raise the price of everyday goods at home through a chain of economic and logistical links. Modern supply chains are…

Why water is increasingly seen as a geopolitical risk

International

Understanding Water’s Role in Geopolitical Risk

Joseph Halloway

Freshwater underpins life, agriculture, energy production, industry, and vital ecosystem functions, yet its availability remains both scarce and uneven across the globe. Only around 2.5% of Earth’s water is freshwater,…

Why energy keeps getting used as a geopolitical tool

International

Energy as Geopolitical Tool: Why it Persists

Joseph Halloway

Energy extends far beyond fuel and electricity, serving as the foundation for industry, transportation, household well-being, and military strength. Because of this central role, it becomes a particularly powerful instrument…

Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics

International

Italy’s Rage: ICE Agents Bolster US Security

Joseph Halloway

The deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Italy for the upcoming Winter Olympics has sparked growing concern among lawmakers and the public. Questions about jurisdiction, security…